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Includes an Exclusive Interview with Clary Fray! What’s this Shadow World, you ask? Flip through these pages to find out! Willl Clary’s life ever go back to normal after entering the Shadow World? Find out here!
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Hold Up...What’s this Shadow World? Clary Fray is someone who she thought was your typical teenager. She later finds out that she really has the Sight to see in the Shadow World, which is a strange place full of demons, Shadowhunters, and Downworlders. The demons are monstrous creatures that vary in appearance and strength. There are always a majority of them roaming the streets. The Shadowhunters hunt down the
demons and kill them. The Downworlders are part human, part demon. They include the Children of the Moon (werewolves), the Children of the Night (vampires), the Children of Lilith (warlocks), and the Children of Lylic (the Fair Folk or Faeries). Her mother had had her taken to Magnus Bane every two years to have her Sight weakened in order to protect her.
I sung of Chaos and eternal Night, Taught by the heav’nly Muse to venture down The dark descent, and up to reascend... - John Milton, Paradise Lost
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....................Exclusive Interview
MUSIC
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.............Song Analasyis
ARTISTIC LITERATIURE
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THESIS’S ..........................................Essay
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW RM: So, to begin, how did you feel when you witnessed the gruesome murder of a demon committed by the Shadowhunters, Isabelle, Alec, and Jace at Pandemonium? CF: The reason I was drawn to these people was that Simon couldn’t see them, but I could. So, I followed them and found Isabelle, Jace, and Alec pursuing the turquoise haired young man I saw earlier. I feeling anticipation and was afraid at the same time. Afraid, because I didn’t know what the teenagers would do to me.
RM: And that was your second encounter with a Demon within only 24 hours. So, after that, you were welcomed into the Institute with Jace, the Lightwoods along Hodge. How did you feel having this new world thrown at you? CF: Well, at first, I hated it and just couldn’t understand where I was and what I was doing at the Institute. Then, as I began to understand more about the Shadow World, it began to grow on me. I began to see that I couldn’t leave it now that I had made friends that belonged to it and discovered that my mother did too. I
RM: Valentine snatched your mother from you. You had nwhat was going in your head when you heard the ruckus in your home through the phone? CF: When I was about to pick up the phone, I was feeling annoyed and anger because we had gotten into a fight earlier. But when I heard her panicked voice, it contaminated me to feel the same. A demon was after her you see. I was so confused on what was happening and what was going on at home as well.
don’t like nor dislike it. There are times when I feel like “why is this all so complicated?” and then there are times where I feel like I’m so glad to be a part of it. RM: What was going through your head when you heard about the breaking news concerning Valentine and yourself? CF: I didn’t want to believe that that cruel man was my father, the man who I thought was dead. Plus, to hear that Jace was my long lost brother who my mother believed dead. I guess that the only
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thing that sprang to my head was that this was Valentine we were talking about! He’s the most persuasive person there is out there, probably the world’s best liar. But it all fit in in the end, so I guess I have no choice but to believe it. RM: Very interesting. Well, Clary, it has truly been a pleasure having you here tonight. I wish for the best for you, and hope that we will meet again! CF: Thank you, it’s been a pleasure being here!
WITH CLARISSA FRAY
Exclusive Interview...
An Insider on Clarissa Fray
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with Clarissa Fray
-year-old Clary Fray lives with her mom in Brooklyn, New York. Recently, her world was turned upside down when she went to the nightclub, Pandemoni-
um, and was introduced to a new realm of the Shadow World. Residing here are a new kind of species, some humans, some demons, some in between. Her normal life
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now at end, she found herself witnessing three teenagers murdering a demon. In great peril she must now let go of everthing she was once used to.
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Secrets
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The song, Secrets relates to Clary and Jocelyn Fray because there are many secrets that are being kept from the three of them. Clary finds out that her father
The song Secrets would reflect on the experiences of Jocelyn, Clary’s mother generally. She wants to tell her daughter everything about the Shadow World, but doesn’t for her own precaution. This is proven when she says, “I’m sorry Clary, I wanted to tell you everything. I’m just so sick of all this drama!”
isn’t actually dead, but the most notorious Shadowhunter known, and that she has a long lost brother whom she had no idea existed. Furthermore, her
Similarly, a line in the song states, “Don’t need another perfect lie, I’m gonna give all my secrets away.” She was about to tell Clary everything about the Shadow World, until Valentine seized her. There is an immense secret kept from Jocelyn as well. Valentine had faked his son’s (Jace) and his mother and father
mother hides the fact from her that she (Jocelyn) is a former Shadowhunter. These are proven to be secrets hidden from Clary and her mother.
in law’s death. Clary had found this out, yet Jocelyn still has to because she is in a coma. This relates to Jocelyn and Clary because they both have secrets being kept from them, however relates to Jocelyn more because she is the one keeping a secret from her daughter.
A song that relates to Jocelyn and Clary Fray?
Tedder, Ryan. “Waking Up.” in One Republic By One Republic. Secrets. Columbia Records: November 3, 2009 4 WEELY SENSATION
Clary’s Eyes I am from the lies of my cruel father, His bitter, cunning face haunting my dreams, From the honesty of my mother, Her voice soothing me as I sleep, I’ve touched the filthy soot of New York, Smelt its chalky smoke lingering on the dust-shrouded streets. I’ve heard the petrifying screams of those in mortal peril, And evaded with terror still that runs through my veins. Fear sidles up and thrusts me into
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a realm with an enduring sense of danger, Within it, eyes that haunt me in my most vulnerable times, Their large devilish horns searing through my body, The flutters of my heartstrings used as a harp, That sensation when your stomach is leaping, And when you can’t help but smile. I am drowning in this new world; Black darkness pressing in on me on all sides, The suffocation of being curled into
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a ball, My breath fogging my awareness, clouding it more than it already is. I’ve no time to smile carelessly; it’s time to gain revenge, It is time I step out of my refuge, It’s benign, convivial feeling still tingling inside me. Time to fight and not thrash in death’s unyielding arms. I am from those who will persevere against the merciless, I am from the Shadow Hunters.
CITY OF BONES ...WORTH IT?
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he book, City of Bones by Cassandra Clare has earned the honorary title of New York times bestseller and has been praised by Twilight author, Stephanie Meyer. I consider this novel should be embraced into the Grade Eight Curriculum . This is due to during the time period of which I was reading it, I determined it was simple to relate to the charachters. I also noticed that the book contained firugrative language and a plot that wasentertaining and intresting. While readers may not be accustomed to battling demons as the characters do, they go through issues that the average teen would. This is established in the lines, “Look, go if you want to. I don’t care. I’ll stay here without you. I can work; I can get a job at Starbucks or something. I’m old enough to take
care of myself!” From this we can understand that the character is enraged with her parent/guardian over an insignificant issue. The general plot of City of Bones may appear arduous to relate to, but the matters that the characters vigor through would be intimate to how adolescents feel about their specific
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life. Furthermore, due to the short attention span of teens and children, an intensive plot that keeps them engaged would encourage the desire to read tenaciously. This thereby benefits writing skills, as reading inspires that as well. For these reasons, this book guarantees a spot in Grade Eight curriculum.
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igurative language is a contributing factor of what constructs a book to be engrossing. City of Bones contains this artistic language that has carved it to being the captivating novel it is today. “It bent as easily as a blade of grass bending sideways” is an example of a well-used simile that was found in the book. I
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Figurative language is a contributing factor of what constructs a book to be engrossing. City of Bones contains this artistic language that has carved it to being the captivating novel it is today. “It bent as easily as a blade of grass bending sideways” is an example of a well-used simile that was
believe that figurative language is underestimated, and without it, a book can be relatively tedious. This kind of construction of words is necessary for any piece of writing because it’s what keeps the reader absorbed and enhances the story. The enthralling novel also encloses specific words, for example: “There
found in the book. I believe that figurative language is underestimated, and without it, a book can be relatively tedious. This kind of construction of words is necessary for any piece of writing because it’s what keeps the reader absorbed and enhances the story. The enthralling novel also encloses WEELY SENSATION
was a word for him her mother would have used – insouciant.” I believe that this would have intrigued many people to the blunt but direct usage of a word. This is one of the reasons why the book City of Bones should be involved in the curriculum.
specific words, for example: “There was a word for him her mother would have used – insouciant.” I believe that this would have intrigued many people to the blunt but direct usage of a word. This is one of the reasons why the book City of Bones should be involved in the curriculum.
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It may seem obvious, but a quality novel must be entertaining. I personally finished half of City of Bones in one night; it was agonizing to put it down and not be aware of what happened afterwards in the tale. This is an essential characteristic a gratifying book must contain. Without it, on the contrary it would be excruciating to keep reading it. A category that plummets into entertainment is suspense, and City of Bones lucidly meets that expectation. “On impulse, Clary reached to open the pack and glance into it – and frowned. The pack was
open. She flashed back to the party – she’d lifted the pack, pulled the zipper closed. She was sure of it. She yanked the bag open, her heart pounding.” This is an excerpt from the novel. The words chosen by Cassandra Clare emit a gripping and thrilling feeling that only pulls you more into the enchanting world she has created. The plot itself is innovative and interesting. Many books include demons, vampires and werewolves. However City of Bones takes these fantasies to an utterly superior and sophisticated level. For example, “We didn’t take
any human boys home with us from Magnus’s party. That would have been a violation of the Covenant.” From this it can be determined that the different creatures that are a part of the Shadow World are nonetheless governed to behave properly in such manners. Clearly, rules have been established, as covenant means to “agree.” The book City of Bones is original and stimulating, which is what a successful story should contain.
As the reasons listed above evidently verify, City of Bones is a riveting, sophisticated, and relatable novel that should be included in the Grade Eight Curriculum. The figurative language that is scattered in throughout the book evokes a vivid image and even though the characters battle demons, they experience issues the average teen would. The plot is utterly remarkable and is whittled so everything ties together in the end of the trilogy. City of Bones is worthy of being part of the Grade Eight Curriculum and is a story that is full of captivation, richness, and enthrallment that leaves the reader feeling rejuvenated. 8 WEELY SENSATION
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